AC Milan have made their first official offer for Club Brugge midfielder Charles De Ketelaere this summer, a report claims.
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As has been reported by Gianluca Di Marzio on his website, the Rossoneri have finally made an official approach for the Belgian youngster who they have been linked with for many weeks.
The bid made by Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara was €20 million as well as some bonuses but it is assumed that it will not be accepted by the Belgian champions.
They are holding out for a much higher fee in the region of €35 million. Given there is competition for the player from Premier League side Leeds United, Club Brugge likely hope that the price will be driven up by a bidding war.
De Ketelaere would likely operate in the attacking midfield role behind the main striker at Milan but he is capable of playing almost anywhere across the front four.